Bmw 320i 1979
Model 320i made in 1979 by Bmw got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V076000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1976 to 07/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 66600 | 11/04/1980 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/19/1980 | 07/29/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system can deform and prevent their returning the throttle to idle position after release of the accelerator pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the throttle return damper sleeves with new sleeves of high temperature-resistant plastic material. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle control; accelerator; control return spring.consequences of defect: this could result in an unusually excessive (high) idlespeed which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if vehicle must be driven prior to repair, moderate speed and increasethe following distances. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling 35 mph, the driver heard a noise. without any indication, the heater core exploded inside the vehicle. the driver sustained 3rd degree burns on the feet. the manufacturer and the dealer were contacted. please provide further information. *ph | |||